New driving rules you need to know about that come into force in Spain on March 21
SPAIN’S revised Traffic and Road Safety Law (BOE) comes into effect on March 21 but has already made headlines for its harsher penalties. Not that
Where has my parcel gone? The quixotic experience of postal deliveries from the UK to Spain post-Brexit
Before Brexit, parcels used to flow seamlessly between the UK and Spain. However, now that the UK is a “third country”, outside the single EU
ANALYSIS: What’s so special about the microclimate in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca?
IF you’ve ever browsed Javea’s official tourism website you might have come across an interesting fact. “The climate in Javea is considered the second-best microclimate
FOCUS: Mental health and the state of the nation in Spain
Is Spain doing enough to deal with a rising problem exacerbated by the pandemic and now the anxiety caused by war? Jo Chipchase takes a
14 common Spanish proverbs that you can use everyday without offending anyone
EVERY language has its own particular sayings and proverbs that are passed down generation to generation and whose origins are often lost in the annals
‘Digital Nomad visa’ and tax breaks: What we know about Spain’s plans to attract remote workers
THE Spanish government gave the green light to introduce new measures to attract digital nomads to make their base in Spain but the law hasn’t
FOCUS: What makes Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca so popular with international residents?
Marbella, Mallorca or Ibiza might inspire day-dreaming – but they’re not where most expats end up moving to in Spain. Instead a population the size
How Londoners fell in love with Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca through Joaquin Sorolla’s paintbrush
The year of 1908 marked the first time Londoners set eyes on Javea. In an age where aeroplanes were still learning how to fly, and
IN PICS: A look at the legacy of Ricardo Bofill, the Spanish architectural genius who died in January
RICARDO BOFILL died aged 82 last month, a year before Calpe made 2023 the ‘Bofill Year’ to celebrate his remarkable creations and he was set
Blas Infante: Who was the ‘father of Andalucia’ killed by a Francoist firing squad in 1936?
THIS year Andalucia Day falls on Monday – February 28 – as Spain’s most populous region enjoys a deserved day of rest. The annual public
There was a time when wearing a face mask got you 100 lashes during carnival celebrations in Spain
WEARING masks has been part of carnival celebrations for centuries. Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, mask-wearing is inevitably widespread in Carnaval celebrations this week
Perfect Weekend Escape: A road trip through Axarquia in Spain’s Andalucia
The Axarquia region of Andalucia offers the perfect weekend road trip, writes Olive Press Editor Jon Clarke.
New pastures: 12 of Spain’s most exciting restaurants to try in 2022
The Olive Press’s chief foodie Jon Clarke selects a wishlist of exciting places to graze around Spain now the pandemic is easing
ANALYSIS: Will new animal welfare laws do enough to change attitudes in Spain?
As Spain introduces a raft of new animal protection laws, Jo Chipchase explores what it really means for animal welfare.
Simply the Best: Top 20 exciting and luxurious places in Spain
LOOKING for somewhere out of this world for the perfect escape in Spain? Want a place to really luxuriate and properly treat a loved one?
MAPPED: The richest person in each province of Spain
SPAIN is not short of billionaires. The Forbes World’s Billionaires List in 2021 included 30 Spanish nationals – with Zara founder Amancio Ortega in 11th
Andalucia now a ‘motorway for investment’ as Junta cut tax rates to lowest in Spain
ANDALUCIA has achieved the impossible. With three reforms in as many years Andalucia’s new government has slashed taxes down to some of the lowest levels
10 celebrities who own hotels in Spain
CELEBRITY forays into business haven’t always ended well. Just because you can kick a ball about doesn’t mean you can launch a cologne – just
How Spain’s Modelo 720 will change in 2022 and can you claim back fines?
SPAIN’S Hacienda has announced plans to modify Modelo 720 rules for declaring foreign assets before the March 31 presentation deadline this year. Spain’s minister of
Dry January: How good are Spain’s alcohol-free alternatives?
As we approach the end of January, how many have managed to stay alcohol free? Will it continue into February? We asked Jo Chipchase to
Nine quintessential Spanish proverbs with ancient origins to use to impress your friends
Once you have more than a basic grasp of Spanish you will start to realise that in common parlance conversation is peppered with delightful and
Live like a king: Ten of Spain’s most magical castle stays in 2022
SPAIN’s hotel castles are among the finest in the world. Many are beautifully preserved, so why not stay the night? What could be more magical
Ten very good reasons to be happy you live in Spain
JANUARY 17, 2022 has been identified as the most depressing day of the year, aptly named Blue Monday. But rather than focus on what makes
Fact-check: Eight times Spain’s far-right VOX party was caught out lying in 2021
WE’RE not saying that left-wing politicians in Spain never lie, just their lies tended to be less satisfying to unpick. Lefty lies in 2021 were
¿Que? Eight of the strangest laws in Spain
SPANISH law says new rules affecting business can only come into effect in January or July – which makes a lot of sense, right? But
IN PICS: A year since Madrid’s epic snowfall saw people skiing and snowboarding through Spain’s capital in Storm Filomena
ONE year ago on January 9, 2021, Madrileños woke up to discover a city transformed by Storm Filomena. It was the biggest snowfall in more